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LB54 WLV

2005 Citroen C8

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2016
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

129,069 mi
Last recorded129,069 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2015
Typical for 2005 Citroen C876,164 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB54 WLV
MakeCitroen
ModelC8
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2015 129,069 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2015 129,069 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 23 Aug 2014 117,256 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

both front lower arm [rear bushes worn]

fan belt noisy

Fail 23 Aug 2014 117,255 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

fan belt noisy

Pass 26 Jul 2013 109,930 miles

Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 25 Jul 2013 109,930 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Jul 2012 97,627 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2012 97,627 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fail 25 May 2011 84,284 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear Stop lamp obscured more than 50% (1.2.1c)

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Pass 25 May 2011 84,284 miles
Fail 20 May 2010 73,539 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 20 May 2010 73,539 miles
Pass 20 May 2009 61,205 miles
Fail 20 May 2009 61,205 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Apr 2008 46,742 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the Citroen C8?

Based on 163,993 MOT tests across 11,350 vehicles.

67.0%
Pass Rate
7,770
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
11,350
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 9,557
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 6,989
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 6,586
parking brake recording little or no effort 5,982
Registration plate lamp not working 5,758
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LB54 WLV is a 2005 Citroen C8 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

Across all 2005 Citroen C8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.7% with a typical mileage of 76,164 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Citroen C8 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 9,557 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LB54 WLV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Citroen C8 typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 21 years old, this Citroen C8 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was LB54 WLV registered?

LB54 WLV is a 2005 Citroen C8, first registered on 10 February 2005.

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